The 1998 Mustang is an important vehicle to Ford for the convertible market segment. The GT is a member of a series of three trim levels for the Mustang which include SVT Cobra, GT, and Base. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Ford. There is strong competition from vehicles from Acura.

Engine Performance

The restyled Mustang GT is equipped with a Ford 4.6-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 16 valves. The engine is paired with a Borg Warner 5-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.

The Mustang uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Mustang GT Statistics

The dimensions of the Mustang GT are 71.80 inches wide by 181.50 inches long. It sits a comfortable 53.40 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 101.30 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $20,650 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $18,824. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1998 Mustang is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 15.70 gallons.

The Mustang GT received a miles-per-gallon rating of 19 - 20 in-city driving and 28 - 29 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Ford Mustang GT sold well in 1998. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Ford, specifically a Mustang.

Tags: 2-Door, Convertible, Ford Mustang, GT, United States market

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